Iwappara Ski Resort vs NINOX SNOW PARK

Iwappara Ski Resort (Niigata Prefecture) and NINOX SNOW PARK (Niigata Prefecture) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatIwappara Ski ResortNINOX SNOW PARK
Vertical drop1,929 ft (588 m)2,028 ft (618 m)
Summit elevation3,228 ft3,071 ft
Base elevation1,299 ft1,043 ft
Lifts73
Runs167
Beginner terrain53%29%
Intermediate terrain33%43%
Expert terrain14%28%
Night skiing--

NINOX SNOW PARK has the bigger vertical (2,028 ft vs 1,929 ft); Iwappara Ski Resort has more runs (16 vs 7); NINOX SNOW PARK skews more expert (28% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
Iwappara Ski ResortNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
NINOX SNOW PARKNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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